Men’s Beanie Hat

It is done! I can’t believe that something that was so simple to make took me such a long time to get to. At last it is finished, and I’m pleased with the outcome.

Crochet and men’s clothing are two things that don’t mix easily. I was happy to find this pattern that was chunky without being poofy. The yarn is also pretty cool. It’s elle timber, which is a chunky acrylic. I used a 6mm hook for the head and a 5mm hook for the brim. I also used fewer rows than in the pattern as my yarn was thicker and my hooks bigger.

Nice to have another project under my belt. I must say that whilst bigger projects give a great sense of achievement, the smaller quick ones are very fun.

Next up will be a wide baby head band with a big flower. I also still want to make a cushion for my lounge and a blanket for my room (ambitious much).

I’m making this hat for my dad, and now that i am getting to the sc all round rows, i seem to be spiraling the line of the join… and i think i am adding to the stitches… is this a problem? or should i undo and redo? I can email you a pic to see if you had the same with your hat?
Thanks for your time, Sar

Hi Sarah. Once you get to that stage it does appear that the rows keep getting wider, but they are not necessarily. However, if you have lost your starting point it’s a tough one to count. If you continue as you are it may turn out fine, your only problem will be trying to finish it without an uneven edge. I would undo it up to your last sl st, place a marker there and then continue on. But I am a bit of a perfectionist.